2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Road Test

Joe Bruzek

The verdict: The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado exudes a good, old-fashioned trucklike attitude with its bold presence, but it isn't the least bit outdated, with highly competitive capabilities and the latest multimedia technology.

Versus the competition: A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado with the optional 6.2-liter V-8 and eight-speed automatic transmission is a nearly unstoppable combination in overall performance against the most powerful half-tons the other guys have to offer.

With its latest update, the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado adds a few features on the inside and under the hood to keep the full-size, half-ton truck up to date in a constantly changing segment. For 2016, the Silverado's styling is mildly updated, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are added, and an optional eight-speed automatic transmission previously teamed only with the 6.2-liter V-8 now comes with the 5.3-liter V-8 on some trim levels. The base engine is a 4.3-liter V-6.

Silverado trim levels start with the Work Truck and progress to the LS, LT, LTZ and top-of-the-line High Country. Cab configurations include regular and extended (double) cabs as well as a crew cab with four full-size doors. Cargo box lengths are 6 feet 6 inches or 8 feet on regular cabs, 6 feet 6 inches on the double cab; and a choice of 5 feet 8 inches, or 6 feet 6 inches on the crew cab.

Exterior & StylingThe Silverado's bulging fenders and bolder, in-your-face front-end styling for 2016 create one of the most aggressive ... Read more

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Safety & Recalls

NHTSA rates vehicles using a star rating system from 1-5 stars, with 5 being the highest.

Overall

5 Star

Overall Front

5 Star

Overall Side

5 Star

Overall Rollover Rating

4 Star

Driver's

5 Star

Passenger's

5 Star

Side Barrier

5 Star

Side Barrier Rating Driver

5 Star

Side Pole

4 Star

Side Pole Barrier combined (Front)

5 Star

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. NHTSA provides vehicle safety information such as front- and side-crash ratings and rollover ratings. Vehicles are rated using a star rating system from 1-5 stars, with 5 being the highest.